Gdańsk, Poland
1348-1350
Gdańsk, Poland
14th century
Gdańsk, Poland
1633
Gdańsk, Poland
1343
Gdańsk, Poland
1568-1571
Gdańsk, Poland
1442-1444
Gdańsk, Poland
1612–1614
Gdańsk, Poland
1227-1239
Gdańsk, Poland
1980
Gdańsk, Poland
1578-1594
Gdańsk, Poland
Gdańsk, Poland
1966
Kakesbeck is one of the largest medieval fortifications in Münsterland and the oldest castle in Lüdinghausen. The imposingly grown complex originated in 1120 as a motte, a small hilltop tower castle. After numerous changes of ownership, the castle was extended onto two islands, but it was not until the 14th century that it underwent significant alterations and extensions under the von Oer family. The estate experienced its heyday in the middle of the 18th century, when it covered an area of almost one square kilometre and consisted of five further outer castles in addition to the core castle, which were secured by ramparts and moats.
The well-maintained condition of the castle today is thanks to the late Wilfried Grewing, the former lord of the castle. The foundation named after him has been particularly committed to preserving the property since 2020.